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In Jammu And Kashmir, Voting On For Phase-2 Of Local Body Elections

Voting began Tuesday morning for the second phase of District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir amid chilly conditions and tight security arrangements, officials said in... Read full article

"Enforcement Directorate, CBI Should Be Sent To Borders": Sena Takes Dig

The Enforcement Directorate and the CBI "should be sent to the borders" to tackle terrorists entering Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena has said in its latest attack on former ally... Read full article

"Factually Incorrect": India Slams Islamic Nations Group For J&K Remarks

India on Sunday strongly hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), accusing it of making "factually incorrect and unwarranted" references to Jammu and Kashmir in resolutions adopted by... Read full article

51.76% Turnout In Phase 1 Of Jammu And Kashmir Local Elections

The first phase of polling for Jammu and Kashmir's District Development Council (DDC) elections was always going to be the real test. The result was quite startling. The State Election Commission says... Read full article

Terrorists Making Desperate Attempts To Infiltrate Into J&K: Army Chief

Army Chief, General MM Naravane, on Saturday said that terrorists across the border are making desperate attempts to infiltrate into the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and disrupt normal... Read full article

J&K Votes In Local Body Polls, First Election After Losing Special Status

Jammu and Kashmir is all set for its first election since being reorganised as a Union Territory last year with the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls beginning today, officials said. Read full article

Mehbooba Mufti Has Not Been Detained: J&K Election Commissioner

Jammu and Kashmir state election commissioner KK Sharma on Friday said PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has not been detained and that police had advised her not to undertake the journey to Pulwama in... Read full article

Sub-Zero Temperatures Recorded In Kashmir, Pahalgam Coldest

Kashmir experienced a dry but cold weather on Friday with Pahalgam tourist resort in Anantnag district the coldest recorded place in the Union Territory at minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, the... Read full article

Jammu And Kashmir All Set For First Election Post Reorganisation

Jammu and Kashmir is all set to witness its first elections since being reorganised as a Union Territory last year with the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls beginning on Saturday,... Read full article

2 Soldiers Killed In Action In Pak Firing In J&K's Rajouri

Two soldiers have died in the line of duty after they were injured in unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri distirct. Read full article

Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Detained Again, Daughter Under House Arrest

PDP leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has alleged that she has been "illegally detained yet again" and that her daughter Iltija has been "placed under house arrest". Read full article

Avalanche Warning Issued In 12 Districts Of J&K Amid Heavy Snowfall

An avalanche warning was issued in 12 districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Union Territory (UT) in the last three days, officials said. Read full article

"Falsehood", Says Farooq Abdullah On Land Scam Allegations: 10 Points

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has strongly denied administration's claims that his residence in Jammu stands on illegally grabbed land. "I have purchased every inch of land... Read full article

"Bengal Has Turned Into Kashmir": BJP's Dilip Ghosh Slammed Over Remark

West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday said the state has turned into "second Kashmir" as terrorists are being arrested every day and illegal bomb-making factories are being unearthed every... Read full article

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along Line Of Control In J&K's Rajouri

Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir at about 11:15 am on Sunday, officials said. Read full article

Nashik Boy Cycles From Kashmir To Kanyakumari In 8 Days, Sets Record

Om Mahajan will be turning 18 only next month, but he has already broken the record for the fastest bicycle journey across India. Read full article

Probe Agency Raids Multiple Locations In Kashmir In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday conducted multiple raids in Kashmir in connection with a money laundering probe linked to alleged suspicious transactions in the J&K Bank. Read full article

Centre Sabotaging Non-BJP Parties In J&K District Polls: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti today accused the Centre of "sabotaging" the participation of political parties other than the BJP in the District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir by not... Read full article

India Summons Pak Official Over J&K Encounter That Killed 4 Terrorists

India today summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission to raise concerns over Thursday's encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota, in which four suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed... Read full article

France Expresses Interest In Potential Projects In Northeast, J&K

France has expressed desire to explore opportunities of collaboration in tourism and other potential sectors in the northeastern region and Jammu and Kashmir. This was conveyed by French Ambassador to... Read full article

Army Used "Pinpoint Strikes" At Terror Launch Pads In PoK: Report

The Army had carried out "pinpointed strikes" on terror launch pads inside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to Pakistani military's unrelenting efforts to push maximum number of terrorists... Read full article

Measures Being Taken To Check Infiltration By Terrorists: BSF Chief

Amid a spike in infiltration attempts by terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC), the BSF chief on Thursday said the period before very heavy snowfall in Kashmir is "very suitable" for terrorists... Read full article

Omar Abdullah Says Non-BJP Candidates Stopped From J&K Polls Campaigning

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind holding District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir as he claimed candidates were... Read full article

Devendra Fadnavis Attacks Congress Over Gupkar Alliance

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday criticised the Congress for "becoming part" of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) in Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

12 Injured In Grenade Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Pulwama

At least 12 people were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Wednesday, security officials said. Read full article

39 Per Cent Of Kashmir's Population Has Covid Antibodies: Sero Survey

A sero survey conducted in Kashmir has found that two out of every five people in the valley have developed antibodies against the coronavirus. Read full article

Amit Shah Stooping So Low Shows India In Poor Light: J&K Congress Leader

Union Home Minister Amit Shah describing the alliance of mainstream political parties of Jammu and Kashmir as a "gang" has shown India and its democracy in extremely poor light, Congress leader... Read full article

One Soldier Killed, Two Injured As Avalanche Hits Army Post In J&K

A soldier was killed and two others were injured after an avalanche hit an Army post in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Read full article

Seven Leaders Join Congress In Jammu And Kashmir

Seven leaders, including one block development council (BDC) chairperson, on Tuesday joined the Congress in Jammu. Read full article

"Spreading Lies, Creating New Illusions": Congress After Amit Shah Tweets

The Congress has pointed out that it is not part of Jammu and Kashmir's People's Alliance, and accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of "spreading lies", in a reference to his tweets earlier today. Mr... Read full article

"Irony died a million deaths": Mehbooba Mufti's Sting For Amit Shah

Leaders of the People's Alliance in Jammu and Kashmir attacked and ridiculed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his allegation that they are involved in getting "foreign forces to intervene" into the... Read full article

"Gupkar Gang Going Global": Amit Shah Attacks, J&K Leaders Hit Back

Union Minister Amit Shah today hit out at the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, accusing them of getting "foreign forces to intervene" in the issue of scrapping of Article 370 and bringing back... Read full article

2 Suspected Jaish Terrorists Arrested In Delhi, Terror Plot Busted: Cops

A major terror plot was busted with the arrest of two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Delhi last night, police said, adding that the two men are from Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

CBI Takes Over Alleged 25,000 Cr Land Scam Case In J&K, Registers 3 Cases

The CBI has taken over three cases related to an alleged land allotment scam that took place in the former state of Jammu and Kashmir in collusion with revenue department officials Read full article

Around 300 Terrorists Present At Each Launching Pad Of Pakistan: BSF

Rajesh Mishra, BSF Inspector General (IG), Kashmir has said that there are 250-300 terrorists across the border, present at each launching pad in Pakistan. Read full article

Army Pays Tributes To Four Soldiers Killed In Ceasefire Violations

The Army on Sunday paid floral tributes to four soldiers who were killed in ceasefire violations by Pakistan in several sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Read full article

U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP): Sharing Expertise Between Cities to Benefit the People of ASEAN

Office of the Spokesperson The U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP) was launched by Vice President Pence at the 2018 U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Singapore.  The Departments of State, Commerce, and Transportation; National Science Foundation; USAID; USTDA; and others have launched 20 projects to improve transportation, water and resource reuse, and health system capacity for cities in the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN). The USASCP is a key component of demonstrating our commitment to ASEAN and its role at the heart of the Indo-Pacific.  The USASCP seeks to harness U.S. public and private sector expertise to collaborate with the 26 ASCN participating cities to meet the varied challenges of rapid urbanization and to help improve the quality of life for people in the region. The three main goals of the USASCP are to: 1) Promote U.S. private sector engagement in smart, sustainable city solutions and advance capacity of urban service delivery in ASEAN; 2) Share best...

United States and ASEAN: A Billion Futures Across the Indo-Pacific

Office of the Spokesperson Senior White House officials met with the leaders of the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Member States to advance our strategic partnership during the 8th U.S.-ASEAN Summit held November 13 (November 14 in Southeast Asia). The officials reaffirmed their support for a free and open Indo-Pacific as outlined in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific. Our vision is based on ASEAN centrality and a shared respect for freedom of the seas and skies; sovereignty; market-based economics, open investment, and fair and reciprocal trade; and supporting transparency and good governance. The officials paid particular attention to advancing human capital development across the region. In the past 15 years, the United States has invested over $930 million to support education in ASEAN countries and $785 million to support academic, cultural and professional exchanges. BILLION FUTURES “Billion Futures” embodies the limit...

Ex-National Conference MLA Prevented From Boarding Flight To Dubai

As many as 33 politicians of Jammu and Kashmir have been named in a list that bars them from travelling abroad, as a result of which former National Conference MLA Atlaf Ahmed Wani was prevented from... Read full article

Rahul Gandhi Lauds Defence Forces For Protecting Country As Pak Violates Ceasefire

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday lauded the defence forces for their valour in protecting the country and defeating Pakistan's plans. Read full article

Jammu And Kashmir Congress Joins Hand With Gupkar Alliance

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday joined the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an alliance of several parties in the union territory seeking restoration... Read full article

In Video, Indian Missiles, Rockets Score Direct Hits On Pak Bunkers

A couple of fortified bunkers are seen on top of a ridge on the Pakistan-occupied side across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Seconds later, a cloud of smoke engulfs the enemy structure as... Read full article

In Video, Indian Missiles, Rockets Score Direct Hits On Pak Bunkers

A couple of fortified bunkers are seen on top of a ridge on the Pakistan-occupied side across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Seconds later, a cloud of smoke engulfs the enemy structure as... Read full article

4 Soldiers Killed In Action In Pak Shelling, 3 Civilians Dead

In a major flare-up along the Line of Control, seven people including four soldiers were killed in ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops in several areas in north Jammu and Kashmir on Friday,... Read full article

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in 3 J&K Sectors

A civilian was killed and another injured on Friday as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Read full article

Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Along LoC in 3 J&K Sectors

A civilian was killed and another injured on Friday as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kamalkote sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Read full article

BSF Soldier Killed In Action In Pakistani Firing Along LoC In J&K

A Border Security Force Sub Inspector was killed while a jawan injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said. Read full article

India Slams Pak Over Missing 26/11 Attack Conspirators From Terror List

India on Thursday rejected Pakistan's latest list of terrorists involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, saying it "glaringly omits" the mastermind and key conspirators of the terror strike. Read full article

After India, Russia Says Don't Raise Bilateral Issues At Regional SCO

Russia today backed India's assertion that Pakistan should not bring bilateral disputes like the Kashmir issue to deliberations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), saying it is against the... Read full article

After India, Russia Says Don't Raise Bilateral Issues At Regional SCO

Russia today backed India's assertion that Pakistan should not bring bilateral disputes like the Kashmir issue to deliberations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), saying it is against the... Read full article

Twitter Served Notice Over New Ladakh Map Error, Given 5 Days To Explain

The government has told Twitter to explain within "five working days" why it showed Leh as part of Jammu and Kashmir instead of a separate Union Territory, sources have said. If Twitter doesn't... Read full article

Jats, Muslims Renew Quota Demand Amid Gurjar Agitation In Rajasthan

Groups from the Jat and Muslim communities in Rajasthan have renewed their demand for reservations, amid ongoing agitations in the state by Gurjars for quota in government jobs and educational... Read full news here

"Will Hold Tricolour And J&K Flag Together": Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday asserted that she will hold the tricolour and the flag of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir together, saying as an MLA she had reaffirmed her faith in the J-K... Read full article

Terror Hideout Busted In J&K's Poonch, Arms And Ammunition Recovered

Security forces busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday, officials said. Read full article

Major Infiltration Bid Foiled In J&K; 1 Soldier Killed In Action, 3 Terrorists Shot Dead

A soldier was killed in the line of duty as the Indian Army foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Read full article

AIUDF Denies BJP Claim Of "Pakistan Zindabad" Slogans In Assam

Assam minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday slammed the supporters of AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal alleging that they raised "Pakistan zindabad" slogan on his arrival at the... Read full article

India Summons Pak Envoy Over Transfer Of Kartarpur Sahib Management

India on Friday summoned the Charge d'Affaires (CDA) of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over Islamabad's decision to transfer the management of the Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara... Read full article

No Political Party Can Afford To Restore Article 370 In J&K: Minister

No political party in India can ever afford to restore Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said as he alleged that the bogey of autonomy or self-rule is raised by... Read full article

Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Pulwama

A terrorist was killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Friday. Read full article

India Slams Pakistan Over Management Transfer Of Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara

India today described as "highly condemnable" Pakistan's decision to transfer the management of the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara from a Sikh body to a separate trust, saying it runs against the religious... Read full article

Pakistan "Fostering A Level Of Radicalism", Says Foreign Secretary

India on Wednesday reiterated its support for Europe and the international community against terrorism and blasted Pakistan for "clear collusion" in fostering a level of radicalism and rabble-rousing. Read full article

"Inhuman Act": India Condemns Terror Attack At Kabul University

India on Tuesday strongly condemned the dastardly terrorist attack at Kabul University, saying the "inhuman act" is a stark reminder that terrorism must be eliminated for durable peace in Afghanistan... Read full article

Focused On Restoring J&K Special Status, "Youth With Me": Mehbooba Mufti

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said she would go to any extent to safeguard the future of the young women and men of Jammu and Kashmir by striving for the... Read full article

"Will Continue To Support Afghanistan...": PM Condemns Kabul Attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the attack at Kabul University and asserted that India will continue to support Afghanistan's struggle against terrorism. Read full article

Pak Move On Gilgit-Baltistan Attempt To Hide Illegal Occupation: India

Pakistan's move to grant provisional-provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan is an attempt to camouflage its illegal occupation, India said on Sunday, asking the country once again to vacate all areas... Read full article

"Armed Forces Deprived Of Supplies...": Amarinder Singh On Goods Trains

Amarinder Singh - in an attempt to convince the centre to restart goods train movement in the state - has written to BJP chief JP Nadda, warning of "shortages... to soldiers in Ladakh and Kashmir amid... Read full article

"Maa..Your Son Is Sitting In Delhi": PM's Chhath Assurance To Bihar Women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday excoriated the opposition over the Pulwama attack after Pakistan's admission of complicity in it, saying it has "taken masks off" the faces of those in India who... Read full article